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General Manager Dale Tallon announced today that the Blackhawks have obtained right wing Craig Adams from the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for a conditional pick in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.

Adams, 30, stands at 6'0 tall and weighs 200 pounds and is in his seventh season in the NHL. He has appeared in a total of 427 games during his career scoring 33 goals and 44 assists for 77 points and 337 penalty minutes.

In 40 games with the Hurricanes this season, Adams has two goals and three assists for five points and 34 penalty minutes. Adams was a member of the Hurricanes? Stanley Cup Championship team in 2005-06.

The Blackhawks next home game is on Thursday, January 24 at 7:30 p.m. against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Tickets are available at the United Center Box Office and TicketMaster by calling (312) 559-1212.

Single game tickets can also be purchased at HawkQuarters, the Chicago Blackhawks Official Team Store located at 333 N. Michigan Ave. No fees or surcharges apply to tickets purchased at HawkQuarters.